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APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR

TAMKO

12¼"×12" HIP AND RIDGE

12¼"×12" HERITAGE

HIP AND RIDGE IR

ROOFING ACCESSORY

JOPLIN, MO

Secure each shingle as illustrated in Figure 2 with one fastener on each side,

5-5/8" back from the exposed end and 1" up the from the edge. DO NOT NAIL

BELOW THIS LINE 1" UP FROM THE EDGE. The length of the fastener should

be long enough to penetrate through the rooﬁng material and 3/4" into the

wood decking or completely through the decking.

Figure 2

In high wind areas, it may be advisable, at the discretion of the rooﬁng

contractor, to use a spot of sealant to minimize blow off problems.

Alternatively, a 2-layer application of 12-1/4" × 12" hip and ridge shingles may

be applied to all Heritage

roofs to enhance the overall appearance. When

the second layer is applied, offset this layer by 1/4" to create a "shadow"

effect. See Figure 3.

Figure 3

HIP AND RIDGE FASTENING DETAIL

Some jurisdictions or insurance companies may require tear-off of existing

shingles and use of UL 2218 Class 4 compliant hip and ridge shingles. Check

local building codes and your insurance company for requirements.

TAMKO recommends the use of 12-1/4" × 12" hip and ridge shingle products.

Where matching colors are available, it is acceptable to use TAMKO

Elite

Glass-Seal

shingles cut down to 12" pieces.

Apply shingles up to a hip or ridge from both sides of the roof before ﬁnishing

the intersection. To facilitate ﬁnishing, adjust the last few courses so that the

ridge capping will adequately cover the top courses of shingles equally on

both sides of the ridge.

To apply the capping, bend each shingle along the centerline so that it will

extend an equal distance on each side of the hip or ridge. Chalk lines may

assist in proper alignment. In cold weather, warm the shingle until it is pliable

before bending.

Apply the shingles with a 5-1/8" exposure, beginning at the bottom of the hip

or from the end of the ridge opposite the direction of the prevailing winds.

See Figure 1.

Figure 1

5-1/8" exposure

Fastener

5-1/8"

5-5/8"

1/4"

5-5/8"

Direction of prevailing wind

Fastener

Start

here

Start

here

5-1/8" exposure

Fastener

5-1/8"

5-5/8"

1/4"

5-5/8"

Direction of prevailing wind

Fastener

Start

here

Start

here

5-1/8" exposure

Fastener

5-1/8"

5-5/8"

1/4"

5-5/8"

Direction of prevailing wind

Fastener

Start

here

Start

here

5-1/8" exposure

Fastener

5-1/8"

5-5/8"

1/4"

5-5/8"

Direction of prevailing wind

Fastener

Start

here

Start

here

For a high proﬁle appearance, TAMKO recommends

Heritage

Designer Ridge. This ridge cap is constructed

with SBS modiﬁed bitumen technology. Up to 1/2"

thicker than 12-1/4" × 12" hip and ridge.

The application instructions are available

at tamko.com or by calling TAMKO’s

Technical Services Department

at 800-641-4691.